The Latest Breaking News from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

'Incredible' boy, five, hailed a hero after helping save mum who fell into River Wear

Logan Allison was able to call for help and flag down firefighters who rescued his mum from the river

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Residents evacuated from Newcastle block of flats over fire safety concerns begin to return to property

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have lifted the prohibition notice on 36 of the 68 flats at the building

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2023

Jarrow industrial estate blaze being treated as suspected arson after fire burns for hours

The blaze on the Bede Industrial Estate burned throughout the early hours of Sunday morning

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023

Stories of the unsung North East heroes celebrated in 2023 King's Birthday Honours list

These inspirational people from our region have been honoured for their hard work and dedication - here is why they have been included in the King's Birthday Honours list

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023

Wildfire 'size of five football pitches' still burning at nature reserve near Newcastle Airport

The fire at Prestwick Carr Nature Reserve has been burning for more than 24 hours

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2023

Lost Sunderland grandmother rescued after mobility scooter breaks down at side of busy road

Carol McDonald's mobility scooter and phone had both run out of charge after she got lost trying to find her way home

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023

Tragedy as body found after man fails to return from open water swimming session at Sunderland park

The body of a 55-year-old man was found in the water following a search by emergency services at Hetton Lyons Country Park

Chronicle Live · Jun 1, 2023

Newcastle Theatre Royal evacuates more than 1,000 cast and audience members after fire breaks out ahead of The King and I performance

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service confirmed firefighters were called to the city centre theatre just before 7pm on Friday evening

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Firefighters tackle two fires at Newcastle Quayside apartment block

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were on the scene within five minutes and were met with two fires after embers from the sixth-floor balcony blaze had fallen onto a balcony below

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

Westerhope residents' shock after witnessing 'man on fire in the road' as police investigate 'suspected arson'

Four people were transported to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), including two with serious injuries

Chronicle Live · May 23, 2023